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There was a certain sea captain had thirty men on board a ship, fifteen men were colored, and fifteen were white men. There came up storm and the ship was like to sink, so that the captain was obliged to throw overheard one half of the men. They agreed to have him place them fn line, and throw overheard every tenth man, counting right round until the fifteen men were taken. He arranged them in such a manner that he threw over board all the colored men, and saved alive all the white men. How could he place them to do this 7? Answer will be given in this column next week.
The Press., 1887-02-17

The secretary of the Women's Press Club told an interesting story at & recent meeting of the club at Washington as to how the first women's property law in Mississippi originated. Her father, the late T. B. J. Hadley, of the Misaissippi state senate, was awakened early one morning by the knock of a well-known professional gambler, who said he had just won from 8 mutual friend all the property he had- his two plantations, his horses, everything" could turn his family out of doors tomorrow, if I wish. ed," he said. "If I give his property back to him, 1t will go the same way II. cannot put 1t in his wife's name, for tho law forbids. I have walked you np be. cause I know you will be ready to do good deed" want you to have a law passed giving women the right to hold property in their own names. Do it b. morrow, and I will turn over the whole property to the wife" That day Senator Hadley introduced the bill 1t immedi ste. ly passed, was sent 10 the house, passed, and received the governors signature be. fore night. "In that way" concluded Senator Hadley's daughter, 'swas passed what believe was the first legislafion of the kind in the United States"
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tFor The Press.1

The way seems long, my darling,
 That lies between us two, And keeps my best beloved
 From her worshipper 50 true. But o my love, my darling,
 No change OCT me shall come, No other turn me from my VOW
 Before Iife's journeys done. miss the flowers we gathered
 The many years ago; walk with empty hands Once filled with beauty's glow. miss the raven tresses,
 Thine eyes with flashes gleaming, None other fl Is thy place, darling,- At best 'tis only seeming. The wind blows cold, my darling, Along the hillside steep The night is coming, darling,
 Fond memories OCT me creep. But I'll press onward, darling,
 Whatever troubles mine To be both now. and ever ' Your faithful VALENTINE. Stafford Springs, Feb. .14 1887.
The Press., 1887-02-17

Chicago Inter Ocean. .-"Preachcrs have odd experiences of which they say very lit- tle," said a Chicago minister recently. "When instituted my Sunday evening meetings attributed the large audiences to interest in religions servi-.A. One night as announced the hymn; Il Need Thee Every Hour I distinctly saw d young lady in one of the front seats nudge a young gentleman at her side. Three & young lady, and five seats back I saw another young gentleman nudge a young lady. This set me to thinking, and the next Sunday night gave out the hymn with my eyes wide open, and as uttered the words I Need Thee Every flour saw several people nudge several other people, and my notion of tue zeal of these ladies and gentlemen changed. They came to church to be in each others company"
The Press., 1887-02-17
WONDERFUL HISTORY.

Dr. R. c. Flower spent more than six years of patient study and exhaustive research, per fecting his great nerve and brain food. The auccess that has attended his efforts more than compensates the time and labor they cost. His scientific Nerve Pills are to-day the most remarkable remedy known in medi- .eine. They are combination of the finest snutritive clements in the world; they rapid lly build up and restore the weakened and shattered brain and nerve power; they do not contain particle of opium, chloral, bromide, arsenic, strychnine, or other poisonous drug i; they are as harmless as the most healthful food, and in the same way nourish and strengthen the brain and norves. Thousands are living witnesses of the m frvellous restora- five powers of these pills. They are living evidence of the splendid results that can be achieved by scientific skill, untiring study, and patient labor. 100 doses in every bottle.
 Il
 The R. [. Flower Medical Co.,,
 176s WASHINGFON-ST., BOSTON, MASS.
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SEWING MACHINES.
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Over three hundred sold in this town, and every machine giving the best satisfaction Acknowledged to be the easiest running, most durable and makes the best work of any ma- chine made.
The Press., 1887-02-17

A paragraph in the Hartford Times, a few days ago, spoke of Dr. David Crary of this city and several others, all over so years of age, who still go out fox huuting. One of these elderly men was James N. Talbot, of North Coventry. 70 yes, !" said his son, Father goes out with us, every time we go for foxes'-and he gets thenc too. MT. Talbot is in his S5th year. He still takes as much delight in sfox-hunting as ever, and Is said to have killed more foxes, thau any other. man in Connecticut. He has enjoyed it for about sixty five. win ters, and has probably bagged about 600 foxes. <a He has been out with Ihis Rhound and gun good many times already this winter, enjoying the sport as keenly as ever. The woods and fields of Mansfield, Wilmington, Holland, and1other neighbor- hoods m that part of Holland county have been the scenes of his exploits sometimes he would go as far as Ashford to the north east, or Hebron to the southwest his fun this winter has been mostly in the woody hills of Andover.
The Press., 1887-02-17

Mamma r said little Carrie one day, ''can you tell me what part of heaven people live
The Press., 1887-02-17

At this season when so much pork is ship ped from the west, you cannot be t particu- lar in your selection of meats. Sperry & Barnes slaughter in New HavenI and can guarantee their goods sweet, delicious and healthy.
The Press., 1887-02-17
M ALARAA
 And Fever and Ague.

Mclaughlin 8 ARue Pills have for years been used in the Malariainfected districts of New Jersey and the Hudson River. If used according to direc- tions they are certain remedy. To be obtained of the Stafford Springs druggists or by sending price SS1l will be nailed postpaid, by the proprietor, 4. J. MCLAUGHLIN, Greenwich New York Good live agents wanted. Address as above.
The Press., 1887-02-17

HALES HONEY is the best Cough Cure. 25, BOG, S1 GLEANsS SULPHUR SOAP heals and beautihes, 25c GERMAN cORN REMOVER kills Corns & Bunions, aSc HILLS HAIR & wNISKER DYE-Black & Brown, 5Oc PIXIES TooTHAcHE DROPS cure in Minute, 26c DEANS RHEUMATIC PILLS are s sure cure, soc
The Press., 1887-02-17

Great as are the uses of advertising, the wonderful success of St. Jacobs 0gl has been due chiefly to it's power in healing pain. The true secret of success, after all, is merit.
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 The song "A Brimmer Reminiscaa recently given in this column zasamaB the BrimmerE annual reunion and written by R F. Gould, wasz ten for and sung also at a former RF versary. Mir. Gould, however, at this laaz reunion read the following excuse in rhyme for not furnishing, as requested, a new song for the occasion.
 He sat on the Common, quiet and still, Hoping his muse would come at his will. And he was happy his heart was light, The sky was blue, the sunshine bright. DreamilS he gaEed on the moving scene, Wishing the muses would convene, That he might sing in jipgling rhyme Something to suit this social time. Grand was the theme, much grander than The thought that through his tired brain ran. And just as he would strike his Tyre,
 there came voice so loud aud deep As most to wake the dead from sleep, Saying "Get upi move oni dosFt De a fool Because you went to the Brimmer school To hatter yourself that you're poet. When from your works no one would know it. Move on or you'll be judged insane, And those who hear you will complain Dear friend, your "poet" then awoke, For twas the iaso that loudly spoke. Of course he did not tarry long,
 And with him went all thoughts of song. And now he asks you 10 excuse His failure to awake his muse
 Hotel Brunswick, Jan. 18th, 1887.
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The R. [. Flower Medical Co.,, 17ss WAsHINGFON-sT., BOSTON, MASS.
4 GENTLEMAN, savias sa,sa 5, Pssa ssss.

vOns PrOstratiOn, Seminal Weakness, Premature Decay, and all the evil ef- 9ects of early indiscretion and youthful Solly, is anxious to make known to others the simp mode of fseh-cure. To 9hoseEhc wis and asiill gE Ese hhf their symptoms, he will send (free) by re- turn mail copy Of the recipe so suc- @sSsfully used in his case.
 Address in confidence, JAMES W. PLNKNEY. 42 Cedar St.. N. T.
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Boston and Albany Railroad. TimeTabls.
Stafford Telephone Directory.

Stafford Telephone Directory Stafford Central Oflce in Stafford National Bank Building, Stafford Springs. Miss FANNY SPARROW, manager.
 sUBsCRIBERs-sTAFEORD SPRINGS. DrL. Richards residence cLauRhlin,r residence E. A. Buck q Co.'S store. {. The Press ofnce Dr. J. S. Clark, oGice Dr.C.B Newton, residence Julius Converse, residence N. L. N. R. R. depot w. H. Cooley, residence Rawitser Bros residence Cughman'e Livery Stable. ss Ss office E. c. DenniS' oflce. Smith k& Cooley's office R. $. Hicks. residence. {" Glyn Mill. c. J. Holmes, office. Dr. Y. L. Smith, residence Mineral Springs Co. oface. Stafford National Bank W.U. Telegraph Co. odace Warren Woolen Co.,, of1ce C. F. HarwOod, residence Fanny Sparrow, residence. B. q 0. Telegraph Of8ce
 STAFFORD HOLLOW. R. s. Beebe's store [pay stationl.
 HYDEvXLLE. Chas. Holt's oflce. (PhRnix Woolen Col
 sTAFEORDvILLE.
 A. s. Eaton's store (pay stationl. s. B. Amad0n'S 0face.
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George Keeney of Somersville and family have gone 10 Jacksonville. FloFAds < for a three months' stay.
The Press., 1887-02-17

A Stafford manufacturer, who former ly lived in Massachusetts town, had neighbor with whom he swapped practical jokes. One day the neiehbor expressed a wish .to procure some hens of the black Hamburg breed. "All right, can apara you some. Send your man down to-mor- row night for them" Which was done. A few days later the neighbor remarked {:
 I don't know what to make of thoselfowla had of you they are all turning yellow" "Oh, well. send them around, and I will dip them againt" They had been dyed to order.
The Press., 1887-02-17

TSOR SAIaE-Two Single Sleighs, two Dou- l he Sleighs, two Double-runner Lumber Sleighs, one-horse Sled two-hOrse D0nble-runner Sled.
 Pigs and Shoats, also young stock for sale or ex- change. GEO. O. CLEAVELAND. If
The Press., 1887-02-17

psssty ats HOUSEHOLD. Gs'5 sss it. snd It takes the best machine in the world to
 beat it.
 The three Leading Machines. Sold on small monthly payments, and every machine warranted for five years,
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W. D. HEALD, asTAFFoRD SPRINGS, COnp.

PATENTS 0ptsnid eE for nss RsenqRs n os ones. Caveats, Infrngements, Marks, and all patent business promptly attended to-. may stil, in most cases, be patented by us. Being opposite the U. s. Patent O1ce, and engaged In PA TENT BUSINESS EXCLUSIVELY, we can secure patents in less time than those who are remote from Washington.
 When Inventors send model or sketch, we make search in the Patent Oce and advise It's patent ability, FREE CHARGE. Correspondence conf dential fees reasonable; and NO CHARGE LIN. LESS PATIENT IS OBTAINED.
 We refer by permission to the City Postmaster and to the Superintendent of the Post Oce Money Order Division in Washington. For special references, cir .eular, advice, &c, address,
 o. A. SNOW I& CO.,.
 OPPOSITE PATENT OFFICE, WAsHINaToN- DC.
The Press., 1887-02-17

NEW HOME. This machine is too we'll known to need any praise always reliable, perfect working, simple in construction.
The Press., 1887-02-17

Astronomers are constantly studying the movements of the stars. Red Star Cough Cure movements are prompt. It removes the worst cough at once. Twenty-Five cents.
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NATIONAL DEBT REDUCTION.

There are two leading nations which
set an example in the matter of debt
payment that other nations might profit
ably follow. We refer to the two great
Anglo-Saxon powers-England and the
United States of America. 1t is not
generally known, but it is fact never
theless, that the national debt of the
United Kingdom has been steadily re-
duced since 1916, the year after Water
loo, at which date it stood at the enor-
nous figure OF 1855, 186, 1928 ga, 425, 931, :
6l5), almost entirely contracted to de-
inv war expenses between the accession
Of William and Mary and the fall of
Banaparte. The population of the
tied Kingdom numbered 1920, 48S
in 1916, the debt per head being 945 is,
-. 26 5O). > From 1916 to 1882 inclusive
re had been paid of the principal of
English debt e61, 134, 473- ($3O5, 672, :
1861, and from 1882 up to April, 1886. a
further reduction of the principal of the
debt was made of s112, 243,71S ($561,-
218, 800. In other words, from the ter
mination of what was known as the
Continental war in 1915, British fnan-
ciers have paid e173, 1878, 191 principal of
the national debt, or in round figures. in
our coinage, 1886, ,955. The total
outstanding debt of England at the be-
ginning of 1886 was Ell ,788, 232 ($3, $685.
GAL 1907; debt per head of population,
ego 5s., or $25 % per head less
than a monty of the average debt of 1916.
This was certainly good work during
seventy years, considering that British
statesmen had to face famine and pesti-
lence at home, while having the Cri-
mean war, Indian mutiny and numerous
other costly "little wars" on her hands
The Abyssinian expedition alone cost
913, 600, 900 ($65, 00O,00O), and it was
simply procession OF flags to Magdala.
The English national debt was the
penalty imposed upon the British peo-
pie by the folly and ambition of Princes
and the subs eryience and ignorance of |
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their Ministers. Such policy would
not be tolerated for day in England
now. Ii the British Empire is involved
in war it meets the expense by increased
taxation. sometimes anticipating the
war tax by the issue of treasury or ex-
chequer bills and bonds. But this is a
mere temporary accommodation and
does not add to the funded debt which,
as We have shown, is being gradually
and materially reduced.
The national debt of the United States
was mainly incurred to suppress the re-
belGOn, and was the salvation Of the
Republic. Without this expenditure
sedition and rebellion would have
triumphed, and free institutions would
have been Overthrown on American soil.
The American people regard their public
or national debt as patriotic fund, and
are paving it off as speedily as possible.
In 1866 the United States public debt
stood at $2,773, 236, 173, being consider
ably more than half the English national
debt of 1916 In 1867 it was about half
that amount, and ON December 81, 1886,
including navy pension fund and Pacific
railroad bonds, the total stood at 81, $780,
1914 462, being reduction of more than
one half the principal OF the debt of 1866.
In twenty years the United States paid
of 81 .642 ,74I,7l1 of its war debt, while
England only paid Oft 1856, $50, go of its
war debt in seventy years. The result
in either case is astounding, however,
and Is in itself an evidence of the exalted
patriotism and honesty OF both branches
OF the imperial race. The history OF the
world presents no parallel to this. The
lesson is a useful one. 1t is for weak
powers as we'll as for great ones. 1t is
mainly that the obligation of a debt,
however unwisely or recklessly con-
tracted, should never be repudiated; and
! it contains the further lesson that debt
is much more easily contracted than
paid.
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T H 4
MONDAY
THE LATE LAVA FLOW.

1t is to be regretted perhaps that the
lava flow should have ceased SO soon
after the outbreak, because it would
have attracted many visitors from
abroard, and thus stimulated business
somewhat, besides creating a greater in
terest in the country. The land over
which the lava travelled to the sea was
not OF much value except for rough pas
ture. and 50 long as the flow was con-
fined to that locality it could have been
viewed with complacency. But no one
can tell what course any subsequent flow
may take or where it will break out. As
the wind bloweth where it listeth, so an
outbreak OF lava is determined by causes
beyond control. 1t might destroy the
finest plantations on Hawaii as readily
as the toughest cattle range. For this
reason, therefore, apart from the gran
deur of the spectacle, one should not
regret when the volcanic forces of that
island are quiescent, and men are able
to prosecute their various industries
without interruption or dread. This was
not the case at Kau upon the occasion
of the late outbreak, a succession of
severe earthquakes spreading terror
around. 1t is satisfactory to know, how
ever, that the 2J55ffGars on the plantations
lntIat neighborhood have 5Tot over their
scare. and are at work as use'lal. After
all. the great attractions of these islands
consist in their fertility, the f3eauty,
even sublimity of scenery in parts, and
Their mild and equit BILE climate. When
these features 'becOr-le generally known
abroad. we shall ha6a constant stream
Of Winter tos1ristas from the States, and
# -. uo4,5 too much to expect that
Of these will become perma-
NV ldents. 1t is our duty therefore
!" owe the means of travel and en-
tertainment, to the end that visitors
may not go away disappointed. There
is much to be accomplished in this di-
rectiOn even in Honolulu 1t is not our
purpose, however, to lecture any one.
The celebrity with which the local steam
ship companies met the demands of
sightseers, and their general success,
merit only words of commentator, but
his does not cover the entire field, and
we trust that our hint will be acted upon
by those to whom it is specially adj
dressed
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Accident on The Pail.

The late Chief Engineer of the steamer
Waimanalo reports that while he was
coming up the Pail from Koolau last Fri
day evening he found, about half way
up, horse with harness on it, with its
backbone broken, and in dying condi-
ton. Further up he found a brake, and
from this he judged that the animal had
fallen from a height of about twenty
feet. The owner-w was rot there.
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A Stranded whale.

1t will be remembered mention was
made few days ago in these columns
of the whaling bark j. A. Rowland
catching large sperm whale off the
coast OF Waipio, Hawaii On Friday the
remains of this whale were seen by pas
sengers on the Kohala Railroad on the
rocks between the Union and
Star mills stations. The crew
after catching it made it secure
and started to tow it to Honolulu. But
the rough weather along the coast at the
time was against them, and they lost the
whale. When seen on Friday it looked
as if sharks had attacked it, as there
was nothing more than the skeleton left.
1t was about fifty feet in length.
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THE LAVA FLOW.
Notes of the Special Excursion by
the Kinau
a Happy and COntented Party-IncI-
dents of the Trip.

CONTINUED from Saturdays Advertiser.
Kealakekua Bay is one of the histOr-
ical places on the islands, for was it not
here where Captain James Cook, their
discoverer, lost his life? The Kinau
dropped her anchor very near to shore,
and soon the ships boats were convey
ing the passengers ashore. The monu-
ment to Captain Cook stands quite close
to the shore, and almost on the spot
where that gallant navigator was killed
by the natives. 1t is almost buried in
two large Australian waffle trees,
number of the leaves of which were
gathered as mementoes of the visit.
There is a beautiful cliff which rises per-
pendicular from the shore some five hun
dred feet in height. Its face is honey
combed with caves of different sizes,
supposed to be the burial places of the
chiefs in ancient times. On the opposite
side of the bay is Napoopoo, small but
pretty place. The monument and its sur
roundings were pretty well inspected.
The inscription on it was copied by quite
a number of the passengers, and reads
az follows:
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A TESTIMONIAL.

Before leaving the steamer the follow
ing address, signed by all the passengers,
some 1877, was presented to the Captain
and officers
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WILDER'S STEAMSHIP Co,
Limited.
STEAMER KINAU.
norenzen, Commander,
Limited.

Leaves Honolulu as per following schedule
touching at Lahaina, Maalaea, Maktn aIahu.
AonA, nav amaze Laupahoeh"e. Hilo and keahhOu
Commencing on MONDAY, July 2G, 1854. and
on every alternate Monday at ; p M, the Kinau
VIII make the VOLCANO TRIP, reaching Keau-
hou on wednesday morning, where horses and
carriages are in waiting TO convey passengers TO
the VOLCANO HOUSE five miles in the saddle
and nine miles by carriage)
Passengers by this route will have two devs
ana Two nights at tina VOLCANO HOUSE
TICKETS FOR THE ROUND TRIP TO THE
ALL CHA RGES. -
The Kinau will arrive In Honolulu Sunday
leave Honolulu on Tuesdays and return Saturda,
morning. my
y iF 1.afs TRAINS will connect with the
Klnau at Mahukona "
pL,e hIla9 WILL TOUCH at Honokaia and
IL signal is made from the shore.
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STEAMER KILAUEA HOU
Cameron Commander.
hoIale,e 0o, [e9gularly for Lahaina, Paauhau Ro-
Iva ol" ere, Ookala, Kukaiau, Hopohina IauY1Ih,ao
noe Hakalau and Onomea A-a"P''Oe-
STEAMER LEHUA,
CLARK, Commander)
Hon. ie poIist as Ktlauea
STEAMER MOKOLu
(McGregor, Commander,

''"IVsUT' COmmanderJ
Monday at p. m: every alternate
koo August TO anal. KamaIo. Pm
Pni:oo Rarn',c I3waln. Returning 10 Iahaina
urday morning. At HONOLULU sat
IN p nenGlng August 9-To Kaunakakai. Kama-
T To- tukoo' Halawa, Wailau, PeIekunn KaiaI'na,
t &eItnIhng TO Pukoo, Lahaina OIowaIn aii FPS
iuln SstnrdaIt kannakakai, arriving at Homo,
EeS- The Company win mot no -
any areght or packages unless roceipted TO- ,or
Ios Pels0nai baggage unless plainly marCad NJ,
barge Of the Pnrsaey or Jewelry unless placed In
the Con- care VIII he taken OF Live stock but
Pahy VIII not assume any risk of s Du'
SA N e. WILDER, President.
oFFICE-Corner Fort and Once, -.
55-Iy Mar 30
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LADIES !!
Mrs. Smither, Ladies' Nurse,

HAvING RETURNED FROM THE COAST, Is
H prepared to make few engagements. Mrs.
Smither has had long experience ladies' nurse
and can furnish best of references, both in the
United States and the Islands Gail or ad-
dress, MRS. S. SB1ITHER, Fort street, betwee n
Hotel and Beretania, Honolulu. 424fe17
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STEAMER LIKELIKE.

tDaNls, CommanGer},
E t1 HOnoldlu every Monday at s p N for
rthAauhAkakal' Kahului, HueIo Hama md
&C., .I every week; Keanae, MokuIau and Nun
every other week. Returning. viii stIrl 81 ~
A"ove POrts' arriving back Saturday mornings
For mails ana passengers only.
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